Permanent Full Time Clinical Community Nurse

Ongwanada; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Kingston is hiring a Registered Nurse to oversee health and wellness of individuals served. Responsibilities include coordinating care, conducting health reviews, and ensuring communication between medical teams and families. Candidates must be registered nurses in Ontario with experience in developmental disabilities. This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $42.73 to $48.62.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse registration in Ontario.
• Experience with developmental disabilities.
• Current CPR (BCLS) certification.
• Completing NVCI Training as per policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and wellness for individuals served.
• Provide nursing care for emergencies and routine situations.
• Perform Initial Health Reviews and monitor health needs.
• Coordinate communication between medical teams and families.

Skills

Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the province of Ontario

Experience working with individuals with a developmental disability

Current CPR (BCLS) re-certification

NVCI Training certification

Valid G Driving License

Experience in health teaching

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Able to work independently

Job description

File No: OP-25-400

Date Posted: November 11, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: Ongwanada Resource Center

Date of Vacancy: November 24, 2025

Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay

Wage: Hourly: Start – $42.73- $48.62, Annually– $88,878 -$101,088

Position

To oversee and coordinate optimum health and wellness of the persons served at Ongwanada. To act as a liaison between the physician, outside agencies, person supported, family and the rest of the interdisciplinary team, in addressing health care needs. This includes review and follow‑up of all treatments, procedures, diagnostic tests, consultations and clinical notes.

Duties

• Provide nursing care as required, i.e., medical emergencies, immunizations, injections, catheterizations
• Complete an Initial Health Review on the admission of a person served as well as an Annual Health Review on each person served
• Monitor all persons served health needs a minimum of once monthly and document on each person’s heath status a minimum of once every three months including recommendations for follow‑up and outcomes
• Liaise with attending physician regarding health and safety issues
• Attend specialist appointments with persons served/qualified staff, follow‑up on recommendations with attending physician, liaise with the next‑of‑kin/other members of the interdisciplinary team as indicated
• Ensure all treatments, procedures, diagnostic tests and clinical notes are reviewed and followed‑up
• Liaise with Nurse Educator and Attending Physician to report, monitor and treat illness for the purpose of infection control
• Promote and maintain professional working relationships with all departments, the attending physicians, community agencies, the person served and families
• Other duties as assigned

For the complete position description please contact [e-mail]

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge Required

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the province of Ontario
• Experience working with individuals with a developmental disability
• Incumbent must have current CPR (BCLS) complete re‑certification as per Ongwanada standards
• Must successfully complete and maintain NVCI Training as per Ongwanada policies
• Must possess a valid G Driving License, full driving privileges, insurances and access to own vehicle
• Experience in health teaching and presentation skills (i.e., in‑services, department meetings)
• Excellent written and oral skills (i.e., policy writing, proposals), Effective interpersonal skills
• Acquired knowledge relevant to the nursing profession and the application to improve the quality of his/her professional knowledge
• Incumbents must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number to:

Human Resources Specialist

Ongwanada

191 Portsmouth Avenue

Kingston, ON K7M 8A6

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Email: [e-mail]